The foundation of our safety training is "Protect People and Property." This concept is taught to all employees companywide. We continually evaluate our practices to ensure they meet or exceed all state and federal requirements for safe pipeline operations and maintenance. Our on-going safety, damage prevention, and public awareness programs are designed to help you recognize, react to, and prevent unsafe conditions on our vast network of natural gas facilities.

We take a proactive approach in the way we manage our pipeline systems and associated facilities. For example, the robust internal audit and inspection programs used for all of our gas facilities allow us to identify and correct issues before they affect public and employee safety, cause property damage, or release natural gas into the environment. We also strive to build, maintain and enhance our partnerships with public safety and emergency response agencies within the communities we serve. These partnerships are key to ensuring immediate and effective emergency response in the event of a natural gas related incident.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY,

or if you smell natural gas, call 911
and Southwest Gas:

A LEAK MAY BE PRESENT IF YOU:

• SMELL an odor similar to rotten eggs, even if it's faint or momentary.
• HEAR an unusual noise coming from the ground or an above-ground pipeline. A hissing or roaring sound may indicate escaping natural gas.
• SEE discolored vegetation surrounding a pipeline, or water or dirt blowing into the air.

IF YOU SUSPECT A LEAK:

• Leave the vicinity immediately and don't use an automated door.
• From a safe place, call 911 and Southwest Gas immediately, day or night. A Southwest Gas representative will be there as soon as possible.
• Don't smoke or use matches or lighters.
• Don't turn on or off any electric switches, thermostats, or appliance controls.
• Don't start or stop an engine.